Bill No.: HB0011                  Drafter:  LGC

LSO No.:  09LSO-0103              Effective Date:  7/1/2009

Enrolled Act No.:  HEA0086

Chapter No.:       148

Prime Sponsor:     Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Interim Committee

Catch Title:       Dogs chasing wildlife.

Subject:           Prohibits allowing a dog to injure or threaten big game.

Summary/Major Elements:

· The act makes it unlawful for a person to recklessly allow or direct a dog which he owns or is under his control to injure or threaten a big game animal whether or not the big game animal is actually injured by the dog.

· The act does not apply to dogs attempting to protect livestock or other property.

· Violation of the act is punishable as a low misdemeanor.